Cube Stereo 170 TM 29 flashgrey´n´orange

The “Stereo 170 TM 29 flashgrey’n’orange” model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-performance mountain bike designed for challenging trails and descents. The price for this model is 3549 EUR.

The bike’s frame is made from HPA Advanced Hydroform and features technologies such as ATG, ETC 4-Link, Air/Coil Shock Mount Flip-Chip, ISCG Mount and AXH, ensuring high stability and adaptability. Weighing 15 kg, the bike is one of the lighter models in its class.

For the brakes, Cube has opted for Hayes Dominion A4 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with 203 mm discs at the front and 180 mm at the rear. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus 12-speed rear derailleur, controlled via Shimano XT SL-M8100 shift levers.

The RockShox ZEB Ultimate RC2 fork with 180 mm of travel and the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock, featuring rebound and low-speed compression adjustment as well as a 2-position lever, ensure optimum damping and control on rough terrain. The Race Face Turbine crankset with a 30T chainring and 170 mm length, along with the Shimano SLX CS-M7100 sprocket set with a range of 10–51T, complete the drivetrain, which is rounded off by the Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The Race Face Next R 35 Carbon handlebars, 800 mm wide, and the Race Face Turbine R 35 stem offer precise steering and control. The grips are SDG Thrice, which offer additional comfort. The ACROS Integrated headset allows for fine-tuning of the steering angle via fibre inserts, enabling a 0.6° angle adjustment.

The tyres chosen are Schwalbe Magic Mary Super Trail Addix Soft Kevlar for the front and Schwalbe Big Betty Super Gravity Addix Soft Kevlar for the rear, both in size 2.4. These are fitted to Newmen Evolution SL A.30 wheelsets, which are tubeless-ready and feature a robust construction with 28 spokes at the front and rear.

The SDG Radar saddle and the SDG Tellis seatpost, featuring internal cable routing and a length of 170 mm (150 mm for size M), ensure comfort and adjustability. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the Cube Stereo 170 TM 29 flashgrey’n’orange offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and innovative technologies, making it the ideal companion for demanding mountain bike adventures.